Today, our Community Leadership group had the opportunity to lead an experiential activity with the parents’ assembly at the Lipaya branch.

It was a valuable space where they put into practice the skills they’ve been strengthening throughout their process: planning, teamwork, communication, and commitment to their community.

We also took the opportunity to celebrate Mother’s Day and share the new paths the Foundation is taking, highlighting the importance of walking together as a community.

We continue to believe in the power of young people to create real change through simple yet meaningful actions.

This week we visited several of the families that are part of our programs. We know that emotional well-being also begins at home, which is why we continue strengthening ties with family, community, and institutional support networks.

We listened, offered support, and shared moments that remind us why we do what we do: because behind every child there is a story, a family, and a dream that deserves to be nurtured.

With our Community Leadership group, we experienced a very special space to connect with our stories, recognize what has shaped us, and envision the future with greater clarity.

Through a life timeline, reflection, and dialogue, we discovered how our values, wounds, and learnings influence the decisions we make today.

Sharing our stories also allowed us to build bonds based on respect and empathy.

Because every encounter with our story gives us the strength and clarity to move forward with purpose.

We held a meeting with our Community Leadership Group, where we analyzed teamwork and reflected on the Foundation’s impact in our communities.

Through a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats), we identified together what we’ve achieved, the challenges we face, and how we can continue improving.

In a space for dialogue and consensus, each voice contributed their vision to keep transforming our organization and the Community Leadership project.

As the next step in rebuilding the Foundation’s Collective Memory, we’ve begun distributing virtual forms to various members of our organization, including staff, volunteers, partner institutions, alumni, and beneficiary families.

These forms will help us gather the voices of everyone who has been part of our Foundation throughout these 25 years of history.

Most of the surveys are being conducted virtually, but with our families, we’ve gone a step further: we’re visiting their homes to learn firsthand about their experiences and memories.

Let’s remember that this Collective Memory Reconstruction is a key part of our Strategic Planning process, because to envision our future, we must first understand and value our past. And by applying sociocracy, we ensure that all voices are taken into account to strengthen our identity and collectively build the path we want to follow.

Our beneficiaries celebrate the Barranquilla Carnival with all their talent and creativity. Through dance, music, and their costumes, they show that art is a powerful tool for self-expression, growth, and dreaming big.

Beyond the festivities, Carnival is a symbol of resilience, teamwork, and opportunity.

Just as many artists and creators find in Carnival a platform to overcome challenges and showcase their talent, at Fundación Mi Ciudad con Vida, we believe in art as a tool for social transformation. Since our beginnings, we have provided our beneficiaries with spaces where they can discover, express, and strengthen their creativity through various artistic expressions.

Carnival is a window of opportunities, and just like this grand celebration, our Foundation encourages beneficiaries to carve their path in the artistic world, believe in their talent, and lead their own future.

Because art heals, unites, and transforms.

Juan Diego is one of our youth leaders at the Foundation, where, in his own words, he has found a space of unconditional support to strengthen his talent, confidence, and life project. He is not only part of our Higher Education and Community Leadership projects but also stands out for leading rumba therapy sessions at our headquarters and serving as the artistic director of our Christmas Show last year, inspiring children and young people to discover their passion for art.

In 2016, Juan Diego discovered his talent for dance, and since then, his dedication has led him to represent Colombia in international folk dance festivals in Ecuador and Mexico, showcasing the richness of our culture to the world. This year, his talent shone at the Barranquilla Carnival, with performances at events such as the Battle of Flowers and the Great Parade of Tradition, proving that with effort and passion, dreams can come true.